Red Cross Shop Dominion Road: op-shopping among Mount Eden's cafes
Auckland · 202 Dominion Road Mount Eden Auckland 1024
Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Second.nz Editorial · 8/16/2026
Dominion Road is one of Auckland's classic multicultural shopping strips, running through Mount Eden and Balmoral with a dense mix of Asian eateries, grocers and independent shops. The Red Cross Shop at number 202 fits into that everyday commercial texture, a straightforward general op shop rather than a destination boutique.
Reviewers describe it as well organised with genuinely good bargains to be had, and note that stock — from clothes to books — is generally worth a look. One recurring theme in feedback is that the clothing range is fairly average, but the household appliances and whiteware selection is unusually strong for an op shop, making it worth checking if you're after that kind of item specifically.
Prices are described as reasonable and the quality of stock reasonably good, consistent with the wider Red Cross shop network's reputation.
It keeps solid hours, open six days a week including a Saturday session, and closed Sundays. Its position on Dominion Road means it's easy to combine with a wider walk along the strip.